Gentisic Acid from Mexico
Gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic dihydroxybenzoic acid with two hydroxyl groups on the benzene ring. It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and analytical reagent. This product is classified under tariff item 2918.19.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with alcohol function.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 2918190000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2918. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify the purity and chemical identity of gentisic acid; CBSA may require a certificate of analysis
• Keep records of the supplier's technical data sheet to support the classification under 2918.19.00